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Ray Edenton

1926 – 2022

American guitarist

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About Ray Edenton

Lived 1926 – 2022 (aged 95). Ray Edenton was an American session musician, guitarist and musician.

Ray Quarles Edenton (November 3, 1926 – September 21, 2022) was an American guitarist and country music session musician.

Early life Ray Edenton was born into a musical family on November 3, 1926, and was raised near Mineral, Virginia.

Career Edenton is considered one of Nashville's most prolific studio musicians, having played on more than 12,000 recording sessions as a member of The Nashville A-Team. In 1949, he played on his first session: Red Kirk's recording of "Lovesick Blues" for Mercury Records. His first appearance on a major hit was on Webb Pierce's 1953 single "There Stands the Glass". Edenton played on 26 of Pierce's 27 chart-topping country singles, and also played on other well-known recordings, such as the Everly Brothers' "Bye Bye Love" and "Wake Up Little Susie", as well as Marty Robbins' "Singing the Blues", and Roger Miller's "King of the Road".

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Session musician, guitarist, musician
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Ray Quarles Edenton

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ray Edenton?

American guitarist (1926–2022)

When was Ray Edenton born?

Ray Edenton was born on 3 November 1926 in Mineral.

When did Ray Edenton die?

Ray Edenton died on 21 September 2022 in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

What was Ray Edenton's occupation?

Ray Edenton was a session musician, guitarist and musician.

What nationality was Ray Edenton?

Ray Edenton was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ray Edenton

· Wikidata: Q47482537

· DBpedia: Ray Edenton

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